Finding the Third Proportional to 437,030 and 950,969.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 437,030 and 950,969.50 is: 2,069,292.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
437,030 : 950,969.50 = 950,969.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
437,030/950,969.50 = 950,969.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
437,030x = 950,969.50 × 950,969.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
437,030x = 904,342,989,930.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 904,342,989,930.25/437,030 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,069,292.70
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